Landscaping in the North Shore

Landscaping in the North Shore

Sandstone, sloping blocks and big established trees define a lot of North Shore gardens. Canopy means shade, roots mean care with levels and paving, and many blocks fall towards the house, which makes drainage critical.

We design around what’s already there. Natural sandstone becomes walls and steps, shady corners get planting that suits them, and the levels are set so water moves away from the house.

Many North Shore homes are older, with gardens that have grown over decades. Often the best result keeps the mature trees and the character of the garden, and fixes what’s underneath: tired lawns, failing walls and drainage that no longer copes.

Local conditions we plan for

• Established trees. Big trees bring shade and roots. We plan levels, paving and drainage to protect root zones, and check council rules before working near them.
• Sandstone. Natural sandstone outcrops and old sandstone walls are part of the look. We work with them and use sandstone for new walls and steps.
• Blocks that fall to the house. Water heads straight for the back door. Regrading and drainage carry it around and away from the house.
• Shade. Canopy and taller neighbouring homes mean shady lawns and beds, so grass and plants are chosen for part shade.

Common projects in the North Shore

• Sandstone walls and steps on sloping blocks
• Drainage that keeps water away from the house
• Shade-tolerant gardens, hedging and screening
• Lawns chosen for part-shade
• Sandstone and stone terraces for entertaining
• Garden renovations for established homes

Suburbs we cover

We work across the North Shore, including Mosman, Neutral Bay, Cremorne, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Willoughby, Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble, Turramurra, St Ives and Wahroonga. Not sure if we cover your street? Call 0423 830 285.

Councils and approvals

The North Shore spans several councils, including North Sydney, Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove and Ku-ring-gai, each with its own tree protection and development rules. Removing or pruning a protected tree, and building taller walls, can need approval. We check before we start.

How it works

1. Call or send an enquiry. Tell us what you have in mind and where you are.
2. Site visit. We walk the block with you and look at the levels, soil, drainage and access.
3. Itemised quote. A quote written for your block, with a timeline, before anything starts.
4. The build. Our own crew builds it in the right order: drainage and structure first, finishes last.
5. Handover. The site cleaned up and a walk-through, with care instructions for the lawn, plants and irrigation.

One crew, quoted to your site

Every project starts with a site visit and an itemised quote written for your block. The people who quote your job are the people who build it.